[OKC] Global Water Conference in Pittsburgh June 3

[Shauna Lawyer Struby]

Water Matters! Global Water Conference to Highlight Water Innovations,
Opportunities and Challenges

 

Pittsburgh, PA- The Water Matters! Global Water Conference will be held on
Thursday, June 3, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The United
Nations Environment Programme appointed Pittsburgh the North American Host
for World Environment Day 2010, and the Water Matters! conference will be
the marquee event held along with other environmentally themed initiatives
occurring between Earth Day on April 22 and leading up to World Environment
Day on June 5.

 The daylong conference will include keynote speeches and panel discussions
on water-based topics highlighting our dependence on water for public
health, energy and economic prosperity, as well as education about water
innovations and applied technologies. The lineup of world-class speakers and
panelists will substantiate this conference as a milestone in the region's
overall strategy for elevating protection, conservation, and innovations
around water as a core regional strategy for competitiveness.  Among the
scheduled speakers are Dr. Mike Magee of healthy-waters.org, Carl Safina of
the Blue Ocean Institute, and Jim Rogers of Duke Energy.

 The conference will conclude with a networking reception and exhibition
that highlights innovative solutions to water and biodiversity challenges,
particularly those relevant to our region.

 "With the convergence of our three rivers, water has always played a vital
role in the economic vitality of our region, whether it is through industry
or recreation," said Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato. "As the North
American hosts of World Environment Day, we will celebrate the progress
we've made in reducing our ecological footprint and creating policies and
programs to further promote sustainable practices. But, we will also use
this as an opportunity to learn from others. Through this conference, we
will initiate important conversations about the importance of water."

 "In this city and region of rivers, we are united by a common dependence on
our rich water resources.  The Pittsburgh region is emerging as a global
leader in water innovations.  The significant water challenges we still face
represent remarkable opportunities for both addressing these needs here and
providing sustainable water solutions to the world and further demonstrate
our strengths and global accomplishments as a green leader," explains
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.  "This conference will be a collaborative
effort from many different perspectives, all working for the protection and
restoration of water resources for future generations.  We are thrilled to
be able to host this conference to educate and inspire the Pittsburgh
community, showing the many ways that water matters."

 The Water Matters! Global Water Conference is open to the public and is
intended for all audiences.  The cost to attend is $25 and includes lunch.
To register, visit www.pittsburghw <http://www.pittsburghw/>
ed.com/watermatters.  

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